Pregnancy Not Slowing Down Shannon Miller

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Staying fit has always been a priority for former Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller but it is even more important now that she is expecting her first child. Shannon, who tries to work out at least four times a week, knows that her workouts will change slightly while pregnant and has already made some adjustments to her schedule. “I have added a lot more yoga to keep my flexibility and my cardio workouts are focused around long walks, elliptical and swimming. This way I’m not pounding on my joints or ever-expanding tummy!,” she explains. “I also try to do some light arm weights to prepare for carrying around my bundle of joy.”

For now, staying in shape is a priority for Shannon as she plans to participate in her foundation’s first annual Shannon Miller Kids Marathon on May 30th. Encouraging children to run or walk 25 miles in the 12 weeks leading up to a race, the kids then finish a final 1.2 miles on race day to complete the 26.2-mile marathon distance. Now that’s she’s expecting, Shannon finds the topic of childhood obesity closer to her heart than ever.

“My foundation is geared toward fighting childhood obesity. Now it seems even more important as I think about my nutrition needs during pregnancy and keeping our child healthy and active growing up.”

As for the baby on the way, Shannon and husband John Falconetti “are so excited about our new addition” and she is enjoying each new development — minus the morning sickness! “The 24/7 sickness more than morning sickness. But my friends kept reminding me that it’s the sign of a healthy pregnancy. And at this point I am feeling much better.”

Shannon announced her pregnancy on last month and is due on November 5th.

Source: International Gymnast

– Angela

Comments

Is she planning on running in this marathon while pregnant?

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Sorry, the story was unclear inititally – it’s just 1.2 miles on the actual race day.

- CBB Staff

- Gingi on May 13th, 2009

It also says the kids can run or walk, so I assume Shannon will be walking. She says she does long walks for cardio workouts.

- Tess on May 13th, 2009

I wish her all the best. We have met her several times at gym meets here in the midwest. She taught my middle daughter how to do a better handstand when she was 4 and wearing a skirt at a meet. My kids always talk about her, John McCready and John Rotheslberger more than anyone else they have met.

I can’t wait to see her as a mom!

CONGRATS!

- Courtney on May 13th, 2009

i’ve met Shannon and Dominique Moceanu at a local gym grand opening, and i saw Shannon perform during the Olympic gymnastics tour following the Beijing games last year. she’s in the same great shape now as she was during her professional competition days years ago. my goodness, i remember when she got married. i’m so happy for them. i can’t wait to see her little bundle of joy. it’s exciting to think some of the Magnificent 7 girls from the ’96 Olympic Games have kids that will more than likely grow up in and around the gym simply because of who their parents are. and perhaps maybe one day their kids will be competitive gymnasts as well. the next generation.

- Mary on May 14th, 2009